Reading is strictly forbidden in the Commonwealth, the nation where you came from. You have been exiled to the Downside, a desolate no man’s land, for the crime of literacy. These animations playing out in the Rites, which is what Pyre formally calls its magical 3v3 sport, is a dazzling display of balletic athletics.ĭarren Korb’s zydeco-electronica fusion soundtrack ramps up the tension in every contest, brings things down to a wistful melancholic chill on the road in between matches, and rouses the spirits with folksy ballads alongside soulful vocal talent Ashley Barrett. Tiny imps dart about manically, savages soar with wild grace, and the sentient trees lumber as if they own the earth. These creatures spring to life like in classic hand-drawn Western animation, their frames moving with the conviction of the weight they carry. The character designs feel familiar yet fresh towering horned demons and alluring harpies get mixed in with armored worm-knights and small, scrappy dog men. Neon greens, yellows, and purples contrast strikingly to form surreal panoramic landscapes littered with titanic alien skeletal remains. Vibrant blues and reds blend in soft brush strokes and end in thick lines in the lovingly detailed player portraits. The developers do not disappoint, as one look at the screenshots should make clear. Supergiant Games, the creative studio behind Pyre, is known for its sensuous, painterly art direction. Pyre sets out to spark that real human passion in its fantastical basketball/visual novel combo. We rejoice when they finally win championship gold. We cry when the home team loses a deciding playoff match. We label rival athletes facing off as heroes and villains.
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